Restaurant Kanalen

We had a fántastic (small) lunch here!! The service was outstanding, the view and the terrace were worth the visit and the vibes super good. And then the food was fantastic, quality, presentation, price-quality (for Cph standards)👌🏼 this is a must visit! If I can give one tip, it’s to service some normal bread with butter with the bites as well.

I wanted to like this place so badly, but I left hungry and mad that I wasted the money. Ambiance and location were cute, staff was nice... But that food just missed the mark. As a solo traveler I had 3 items (1 starter and 2 small plates) and the timing was so uneven spaced I was waiting 20-30 min between each plate. I ordered the bikini toast which was toasted so lovely but there was SO MUCH truffle taste. It wasn't pleasant. The next was the potatoe waffle with a crab salad. My idea of a potato waffle is much like a potato pancake but done in a crispy fashion. I'm expecting dense and hot and salty but this could have been any flavorless waffle from a street vendor. The Crab salad had so much creme fraiche that it honestly felt like I was eating a spoonful of creme /mayonnaise with a hint of crab. It was a very unpleasant bite considering I was hoping for a dense salty crispy potatoe waffle and crab.... And I got airy dough with creme. Last was grilled langoustines. The aoili served with it was so flavorless. Not a hint of garlic. Barely any meat to the langoustine. By the time I finally got the dish I was irked, and the very crunchy toast "croutons" just were too hard to be pleasant. Concept of this place is great. But this was a disappointment for my visit and palate.

Love this restaurant! Actually we loved it so much we immediately booked another table for the next night. Food is fabulous. Uniquely cooked by a master chef. Interesting flavour combinations, like fois gras with black currant purée on toast… delicious. Service is warm, friendly and accommodating. Ambience delightful and comforting. If I lived here I’d eat here once a week. Two thumbs way up!

Playful foreign flavors bring Danish traditions a fresh take on life. Bravo Chef. Staff tuned and service was smooth, plates well timed. One team one dream!

If you're a tourist looking to burn 1500 DKK and feel ignored at the same time, this is the place! Michelin sign outside? Impressive. Michelin service inside? Absolutely missing. First, we were seated after a weird wait. Then began the Olympic sport of trying to get someone’s attention. We waited 20+ minutes just to order drinks — and only succeeded after calling the waiter like it was a game of “Simon Says.” His response? A casual “yeah yeah, I’m coming” like we were asking for a favor. The food came. It was... edible. Starter: meh. Main course: a spoonful of blandness. Michelin? More like microwave. Throughout the meal, no one checked if we were doing okay. No one even cared when we were done. Not a single “How was your meal?” or “Thank you for visiting.” Here’s the kicker: locals were treated way better. We tourists? Background noise. If you're visiting from abroad, skip the fake fancy and go somewhere that actually wants you there.

We went here for dinner and the food was really nice but unfortunately we found the waiters a little snobby. When we asked for bread to accompany our food- especially for a dish that was very saucy we were looked down upon for asking that. Such a shame, as the food was lovely, but due to the experience I wouldn’t return.

Quite possibly the second best meal we have ever had. And we have been around the world. We had the pork cheeks as well as a host of small plates. The pork dish blew us away. So much so that I have forgotten what else we had! Great white wine at a good price. Even tried orange wine for the first time. Not bad. Note: We arrived very early for dinner and the after work bar crowd was quite loud. When they left it quieted down considerably.

We had an amazing time in this beautifully decorated restaurant, each staff being incredibly kind, and all dishes having a great balance in flavour and textures. It wasn't cheap but more worth the price than most copenhagen restaurants we've been to. Will come back!

God atmosfære, imødekommende værtskab, sublim beliggenhed, æstetiske rammer og virkelig god mad & drikke.Oplagt til såvel parmiddage som større arrangementer.Virkelig god kvalitet uden eksorbitante priser.Fortjener sin fremhævelse i Michelin-guiden.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. I love that we were able to sit outside and see ships; the service and food were absolutely phenomenal. I love that we were able to order a variety of small dishes and thought that the prices were fair. Would definitely return if I am ever in the area again!

The service from all staff was superb. All their food is served in small plates. We took the servers recommendation and had 4 appetizers,2 fish a pasta and a pork dish. It was a tasting fantasy! All dishes were recommended by the server. The restaurant is on a quiet canal so you're looking out at the boats. Kanalen has been recommended by Michelin and I hope they get a star someday.

Charges for use of foreign credit card and lied and claimed that this is standard practice in Denmark when every other restaurant we went to had no such fee. This is NOT a foreign transaction fee but a predatory service charge aimed at tourists that is only disclosed at the end of the meal when you pay your bill. The food was good but this left a horrible taste in my mouth at the end of my meal.

Perfekt location at Chritian Havn direct an der Kanal - in the Sommer very nice terasse the food is meny small disches and snacks - super thanks for a great lunch

Located on one of the side canals (busy with pleasure boats) is the small restaurant Kanalen. If you go -make a reservation as they were turning away people on the night we were there. Also know that while they have a great terrace to sit outside and watch the boats- if there is any chance of rain or if the temps are below 20c they close the terrace. And it is quite warm in the restaurant so just know to wear layers you can peel off. After our hopes of eating outside were dashed- we were seated at a small table by the windows where we could watch all the activity on the canal. Know that this place serves mainly wines. Mixed drinks other than a couple of the basics are out of their scope. My dining companion went through an entire litany of drinks before settling for a crisp, bubbly wine. There are only two choices on the menu: a tasting menu where you can choose from 3-8 courses, and a seasonal menu where you can choose 3-4 courses. We chose one of each - a 5 course menu from the tasting. And and the four course menu from the seasonal menu. Know if you order in matched numbers of courses there will be a "rest period" for one of the people. The food was quite good but it's Important to note that this is as much about how the food looks as how it tastes. The food is beautifully plated but some may think kits too fancy or that the portion sizes are too small. But I will tell you that by the time you have all the courses you will be quite full. I also liked that one of my courses was a cheese course and they let me choose the types of cheese that I wanted. And whatever the berry thing was that I had for dessert- just know it was so good with white chocolate and cream that I wanted to lick the plate! Know that this is a leisurely dining experience. There is plenty of time between the courses to relax and enjoy some of the great wines that they have. It took almost three hours for dinner which some of my American friends thought was way too long given the temperature in the restaurant. I thought it was fine for this type of experience. And if you are wondering what to wear - just know that anything goes in this place. Given the proximity to the canal and boats- people come in everything from work clothes to shorts. A lovely, classy choice for fine dining when in Copenhagen!

Nice but pricey. Their Champagne was very nice. The location can't get better you are by the canal in a very quite place on a sunny day it is unbeatable to eat by the water in the center of the city plus the walk or bike to get there gives you the excuse to use the new bridge on summer however it is tricky with all the tourists. Other than that I had the hand peeled shrimps for a starter it was ok nothing outstanding and the wine recommended to go with was quite boring a Bourgogne Blanc I followed with the cod and it was again just ok not that tasty a little flat on the taste the wine was fine but again nothing outstanding I tried their Fleurie from Beaujolais. I tried their coffee it was quite bad. The place is nice and cozy the food is ok but nothing more I think price quality I wouldn't go back on my own money though for a business lunch the service is top notch the place is quiet and the atmosphere very chilled so I will say I would go back for business.

Pretty charming place. I had the 6-course menu and everything was excellent tasting, especially the fish meals and the ol-brod dessert again. I would call their style as French-Danish and their menu changes also often depending what is available seasonally. Definitely recommended and I hope to take some guests there next time.

This is a charming canal-side restaurant, with traditional Danish cuisine and a lovely terrace for outdoor dining. The herring appetizers were delicious, especially when accompanied with a good aquavit. But if you stray from their classic offerings, you will likely be disappointed. The steak, for example, arrived in a black sauce, partly derived from squid ink. This dish did not quite work, to say the least. Still, overall, this was a very nice experience.

This place is both cozy and charming with its location right next to the side canals. I came here by myself for lunch and they were happy to serve me. As my first Danish meal experience, I was very surprised at the level of sophistication they emphasize with everything whether it be the meal, the table layout or the customer service. My server, Daniel, was very friendly and did not treat me any different than most of the other customers who were there on business. He recommended a good red wine to start and then presented each dish while explaining how it was prepared. I even stopped him to ask a few questions which he did not mind answering for me. I had to try the dessert and I'm glad that I did as it was an unbelievable chocolate mousse. I did not expect much for a place that I just called ahead to ask if I could be seated for lunch. Hidden gem of a restaurant!!